Free Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo in central Auckland

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7 Sep 2015

Ever imagined yourself sailing in a small dinghy, getting on board one of the big boats racing on the harbour or maybe teaching the kids how to sail?

The up-coming Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo at Westhaven, on Saturday 19^th September, will feature more than 20 different types of sailing boat and see representatives from local yacht and boating clubs all gather together in central Auckland to answer your questions and tell you how to get involved.

The event is free and all you need to do is get along to Westhaven Marina on Saturday 19^th September. The Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo will run from 10am until 3pm adjacent to Z Pier with boats on display on the floating jetty and on the water.

“Auckland is the perfect place to get out on the water and give sailing a go,” says Kim Admore from Yachting New Zealand. “Whether it’s sailing with the family around Auckland’s many bays, competitively racing around the buoys, or the social fun of being involved with a yacht club and making new friends, sailing has something to offer everyone.”

It doesn’t matter if you’re an old hand or just want to get started; the Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo at Westhaven will have a wide range of boats to view and even some to try out.

Get along, take the family and check it out… it will cost you nothing.